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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa


Preview: Illinois at Iowa

Gracenote
Oct 5, 2017

Illinois will have a new starting quarterback when it plays a Big Ten game Saturday at Iowa. Jeff George Jr. will be under center in place of Chayce Crouch when the Fighting Illini attempt to end a four-game losing streak against the Hawkeyes.

"Some positions you try to stay the course as much as you possibly can," Illinois coach Lovie Smith told reporters. "But you kind of have to look at what's going on on the field." Crouch has completed 53.2 percent of his passes with one touchdown and four interceptions for the Fighting Illini, who have lost two straight by a combined 46 points. George, the son of former Illinois and NFL quarterback Jeff George, was only slightly better in his lone appearance this season with one touchdown pass and two interceptions against South Florida. The Hawkeyes, who have suffered one-score losses to No. 4 Penn State and Michigan State the last two games, are well situated at quarterback with Nathan Stanley. The sophomore, who was held with a touchdown pass for the only time this season last Saturday against Michigan State, has thrown for more than 1,000 yards with 12 touchdowns and one interception in five games.

TV: Noon ET, Big Ten Network. Line: Iowa - 8.5

ABOUT ILLINOIS (2-2, 0-1 Big Ten): With struggles in the passing game, the Fighting Illini have relied on a freshman running back to carry the offensive load. Mike Epstein has produced 263 yards and three touchdowns on the ground and 59 yards and one score through the air. No other running back has produced better than three yards per carry for Illinois, who lead the series with Iowa 38-32-2 but are in danger of losing for the ninth time in 10 meetings.
ABOUT IOWA (3-2, 0-2): Senior running back Akrum Wadley has been active as both a runner and receiver for the Hawkeyes, who defeated Illinois 28-0 last season. Wadley has run for 368 yards and three touchdowns while catching 13 balls for a team-leading 244 yards and two scores. Stanley, who is the first quarterback in Iowa history to have 12 touchdown passes in his first four starts, has connected with six different receivers for scores - including three each to Nick Easley and Noah Fant.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Wadley has 2,131 career rushing yards and is 98 shy of moving past Shonn Greene into the top 10 in program history.

2. Iowa's senior LB Josey Jewell, who has produced back-to-back games with 16 tackles, leads the Big Ten with 60 and boasts 8.5 tackles for loss.

3. Illinois DE Isaiah Gay is the third-youngest true freshman to start a game this season in the FBS and is one of 19 first-time starters for his team.

PREDICTION: Iowa 47, Illinois 23

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Trends - Illinois at Iowa

ATS Trends

Illinois

Fighting Illini are 17-35 ATS in their last 52 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Fighting Illini are 14-30 ATS in their last 44 games following a double-digit loss at home. Fighting Illini are 8-19 ATS in their last 27 road games. Fighting Illini are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Fighting Illini are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Fighting Illini are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Fighting Illini are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 conference games.

Iowa

Hawkeyes are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf. Hawkeyes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Hawkeyes are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 home games. Hawkeyes are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Hawkeyes are 5-13-1 ATS in their last 19 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Hawkeyes are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.

OU Trends

Illinois

Under is 4-0 in Fighting Illini last 4 games on fieldturf. Over is 4-1 in Fighting Illini last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Fighting Illini last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Fighting Illini last 9 games following a ATS loss. Under is 14-4 in Fighting Illini last 18 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-2 in Fighting Illini last 8 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Fighting Illini last 7 games in October. Over is 5-2 in Fighting Illini last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Iowa

Under is 4-0 in Hawkeyes last 4 home games. Under is 4-0 in Hawkeyes last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 7-1 in Hawkeyes last 8 games on fieldturf. Under is 5-1 in Hawkeyes last 6 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Hawkeyes last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Hawkeyes last 5 games following a straight up loss. Under is 4-1 in Hawkeyes last 5 games following a ATS loss. Under is 4-1 in Hawkeyes last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Hawkeyes last 5 conference games.

Head to Head

• Under is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings.
• Favorite is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 meetings.
• Home team is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings.

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Clemson Memorial Stadium, Clemson, South Carolina


Preview: Wake Forest at Clemson

Gracenote
Oct 5, 2017

If No. 2 Clemson has any notion of taking visiting Wake Forest lightly on Saturday, coach Dabo Swinney’s message didn’t get through. The Tigers look to continue the strong start to their national title defense against an improved Demon Deacons team that has the ACC’s attention.


Clemson has won eight straight in the series by a combined 299-107 score, but Swinney is trying to ensure his team doesn’t overlook the Demon Deacons. “I’ll just tell you right out of the gate, this is a very, very good football team that we’re getting ready to play, and if anybody says anything different, then you have absolutely no clue what you’re talking about,” Swinney told reporters. “So if there’s any inclination that people like to create that this team right here is not a legit contender for our division, you have no idea what you’re talking about.” Wake Forest started 4-0, including a blowout win at Boston College, before suffering a tough 26-19 loss to Florida State last week. The Demon Deacons also started 4-0 a season ago but dropped six of their last eight before beating Temple in the Military Bowl.
TV: Noon ET, ESPN2. LINE: Clemson -21.5


ABOUT WAKE FOREST (4-1, 1-1 ACC): The Demon Deacons have been solid on both sides of the ball, boasting a balanced offense and ranking second in the ACC in scoring defense (14.4 points per game). Quarterback John Wolford and redshirt freshman receiver Greg Dortch have been a lethal combination for opposing defenses, but Wake Forest also averages 192 rushing yards per game. The stingy defense has been especially tough against the pass, and defensive lineman Duke Ejiofor is the big-play threat on that side of the ball with 10 1/2 tackles for loss and three sacks.
ABOUT CLEMSON (5-0, 3-0): The Tigers have been dominant in every facet through five games, including three wins over top-15 opponents. Clemson ranks fourth in the nation in scoring defense (10.8 points per game) and seventh in total defense (250 yards), and those numbers would be even more impressive if not for stats opponents have put up in the fourth quarter of lopsided games. Quarterback Kelly Bryant has been nearly flawless in taking over under center, leading the team with 362 rushing yards and seven touchdowns while also passing for 1,059 yards with three TDs and three interceptions.


EXTRA POINTS
1. Clemson has won 48 of its last 49 games against unranked teams and 50 straight when holding opponents under 23 points.
2. Wake Forest K Mike Weaver has made 12 consecutive field goals, two shy of the program record set in 2011 by Jimmy Newman.
3. Clemson LB Dorian O’Daniel has returned two interceptions for touchdowns, the first member of the program to do so since Arlington Nunn brought back three for scores in 1990.


PREDICTION: Clemson 33, Wake Forest 13

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Trends - Wake Forest at No. 2 Clemson

ATS Trends

Wake Forest

Demon Deacons are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Demon Deacons are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 conference games. Demon Deacons are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Demon Deacons are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Demon Deacons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. Demon Deacons are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games. Demon Deacons are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Demon Deacons are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Demon Deacons are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.

Clemson

Tigers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Tigers are 5-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Tigers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Tigers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on grass. Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.

OU Trends

Wake Forest

Under is 4-0 in Demon Deacons last 4 road games. Over is 4-1 in Demon Deacons last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Demon Deacons last 5 games on grass. Under is 4-1 in Demon Deacons last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Demon Deacons last 5 conference games. Under is 16-5 in Demon Deacons last 21 games in October. Over is 6-2-1 in Demon Deacons last 9 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Demon Deacons last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 5-2 in Demon Deacons last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 35-15-1 in Demon Deacons last 51 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 35-16 in Demon Deacons last 51 games following a straight up loss.

Clemson

Over is 7-1 in Tigers last 8 games in October. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 9-3 in Tigers last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee


Preview: Georgia at Vanderbilt

Gracenote
Oct 4, 2017

No. 6 Georgia's SEC schedule has resembled a one-sided demolition to this point. The Bulldogs aim to make Vanderbilt their next victim when they visit the Commodores on Saturday.

In its first two league games, Georgia has trounced Mississippi State 31-3 and Tennessee 41-0. In last weekend's win over the Volunteers, Jake Fromm ran for two scores and threw another TD as the team began a season 5-0 for the first time since 2012. "Keep chopping wood and let's get some more," Georgia coach Kirby Smart said after his team held the Vols to 142 total yards. Next up for the Bulldogs is a Vanderbilt team that is playing a ranked foe for the fourth straight week.

TV: Noon ET, ESPN. LINE: Georgia -16.5

ABOUT GEORGIA (5-0, 2-0 SEC): After spraining his knee in the season opener, quarterback Jacob Eason returned to action in the fourth quarter last week once the game was already decided. The sophomore Eason and the freshman Fromm could split action this weekend, although the running attack likely will remain the focus of the Bulldogs' offense. Nick Chubb (6.4 yard rushing average) has six touchdowns on the season, while Sony Michel and D'Andre Swift have impressed in reserve roles.

ABOUT VANDERBILT (3-2, 0-2): Since giving up 13 total points in their first three games, the Commodores have allowed 97 points in the last two contests. The team was competitive in last week's 14-point loss to Florida, although the rushing attack (20 carries for 46 yards) and third-down conversions (3-for-13) left much to be desired. Kyle Shurmur completed less than 50 percent of his passes, but he did throw three touchdowns without an interception and has an 11-to-1 TD-to-INT ratio this year.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Vanderbilt stunned Georgia on the road last year, 17-16, after losing 19 of the previous 21 meetings.

2. Chubb has one catch on the season and only 10 catches over the last three seasons.

3. Through five games, Javon Wims actually leads the Bulldogs with 11 receptions.

PREDICTION: Georgia 33, Vanderbilt 17

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Trends - No. 6 Georgia at Vanderbilt

ATS Trends

Georgia

Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 conference games. Bulldogs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Bulldogs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Bulldogs are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bulldogs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Bulldogs are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Bulldogs are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Bulldogs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in October. Bulldogs are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Vanderbilt

Commodores are 22-7 ATS in their last 29 games following a ATS loss. Commodores are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Commodores are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends

Georgia

Under is 8-0 in Bulldogs last 8 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 7-0 in Bulldogs last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Under is 6-0 in Bulldogs last 6 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-0 in Bulldogs last 6 conference games. Under is 10-2 in Bulldogs last 12 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Bulldogs last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 18-4 in Bulldogs last 22 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 13-3 in Bulldogs last 16 games following a ATS win. Under is 16-5 in Bulldogs last 21 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 21-7 in Bulldogs last 28 games overall. Under is 9-3 in Bulldogs last 12 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 20-7 in Bulldogs last 27 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 19-7 in Bulldogs last 26 games following a straight up win. Under is 7-3 in Bulldogs last 10 road games.

Vanderbilt

Under is 9-1 in Commodores last 10 games in October. Over is 7-1 in Commodores last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 4-1 in Commodores last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 19-6-1 in Commodores last 26 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Commodores last 7 home games. Under is 38-16-1 in Commodores last 55 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 21-9-2 in Commodores last 32 games overall. Under is 20-9-1 in Commodores last 30 games following a straight up loss. Under is 55-27-1 in Commodores last 83 conference games.

Head to Head

• Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
• Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Vanderbilt.
• Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
• Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
• Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Vanderbilt.
• Bulldogs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, Alabama


Preview: Ole Miss at Auburn

Gracenote
Oct 4, 2017

The rest of the SEC might not want to hear this, but Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn believes his team still has room to improve. The No. 13 Tigers will look to do just that as they seek a third consecutive conference blowout victory against visiting Ole Miss.

Auburn's 49-10 evisceration of Mississippi State last week gave the Tigers their first back-to-back wins over conference opponents by 30 or more points in three decades - but Malzahn isn't satisfied. "Our challenge has been to continue to get better," he told reporters. "Few teams around the country are able to improve each week with execution and getting better at who they are and what they do. That is really the formula." Ole Miss can certainly get better - by a lot - after kicking off conference play in the worst way possible, winding up on the wrong end of a 66-3 drubbing at the hands of Alabama. "The most important thing for us moving forward is to go wash this tape, flush it and move on to the next one," head coach Matt Luke said afterward.

TV: Noon ET, SEC Network. LINE: Auburn -21

ABOUT OLE MISS (2-2, 0-1 SEC): Any chance of a bounceback begins and ends with quarterback Shea Patterson, who looked sensational in passing for 918 yards and nine touchdowns in season-opening wins over South Alabama and Tennessee-Martin but was exposed in road games against Cal and Alabama, throwing for a combined 528 yards with two TDs and five interceptions. The run game has been a weak spot all season, averaging fewer than 75 yards per game - among the worst rates in Division I - and just 2.9 yards per carry. The receiving tandem of A.J. Brown and DeMarkus Lodge has combined for 34 catches, 751 yards and eight touchdowns, though all but one of those scores came in the first two games of the season.
ABOUT AUBURN (4-1, 2-0): The Tigers have tinkered with their offensive line to start the season - rolling with three different configurations through the first five games - but appear to have found a mix they like. The combination of Austin Golson at left tackle, Mike Horton at left guard, Casey Dunn at center, Braden Smith at right guard and Darius James at left guard helped Auburn average a whopping 9.1 yards per play while not committing a penalty against Mississippi State, and will be kept intact for this week's game against the Rebels. "I think we'll be able to build upon things up front," Malzahn said of the offensive line, which surrendered just two sacks in the lopsided win.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Tigers are the only Division I team yet to allow more than 14 points in a game this season.

2. Auburn QB Jarrett Stidham has completed 72 percent of his passes, tops in the SEC and eighth-best in the nation.

3. Ole Miss has yet to score a point off a turnover in 2017, while giving up 38 of its own.

PREDICTION: Auburn 45, Ole Miss 20

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Trends - Mississippi at No. 13 Auburn

ATS Trends

Mississippi

Rebels are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Rebels are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Rebels are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Rebels are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in October. Rebels are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. Rebels are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Rebels are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 conference games. Rebels are 1-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Rebels are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games. Rebels are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Rebels are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Rebels are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Rebels are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Rebels are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Rebels are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Auburn

Tigers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in October. Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Tigers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 conference games. Tigers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win. Tigers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Tigers are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 home games. Tigers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. Tigers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends

Mississippi

Over is 4-0-1 in Rebels last 5 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-0 in Rebels last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Over is 5-1 in Rebels last 6 games overall. Under is 10-2-1 in Rebels last 13 games in October. Over is 4-1-1 in Rebels last 6 conference games. Under is 22-7-1 in Rebels last 30 road games. Over is 6-2-1 in Rebels last 9 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 15-5 in Rebels last 20 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Rebels last 8 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Rebels last 5 games on grass. Over is 6-2-1 in Rebels last 9 games following a ATS loss. Under is 9-3 in Rebels last 12 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 21-8-1 in Rebels last 30 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2 in Rebels last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 39-16-1 in Rebels last 56 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Auburn

Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 8-2 in Tigers last 10 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 18-6-2 in Tigers last 26 games on grass. Under is 9-3-1 in Tigers last 13 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 10-4 in Tigers last 14 conference games. Under is 7-3-1 in Tigers last 11 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 9-4 in Tigers last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

Head to Head

• Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
• Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Auburn.
• Rebels are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
• Rebels are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Auburn.

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, North Carolina


Preview: Temple at East Carolina

Gracenote
Oct 4, 2017

Temple will look to get its struggling offense on track when it visits East Carolina in an American Athletic Conference game Saturday. The Owls are averaging a meager 16.2 points but find themselves in a good place to improve those numbers as the Pirates have allowed more than 50 points three times this season.



Quarterback Thomas Sirk passed for 302 yards and a pair of touchdowns and ran for 87 yards and two scores in East Carolina's 61-31 home loss to No. 16 South Florida last week. The Pirates, whose lone win was a 41-38 shootout at Connecticut, are allowing 50.6 points per game -- second-worst in the nation. Temple has been much stingier defensively, allowing 29.2 points but the Owls continue to struggle to score. First-year quarterback Logan Marchi, who was benched the week before, had three costly interceptions in last week's loss to Houston.TV: Noon ET, ESPNU. LINE: Temple -2.5

ABOUT TEMPLE (2-3, 0-2 AAC): The Owls have lost two straight, both coming in conference play, including last week's 20-13 setback against visiting Houston. Marchi was 20-for-41 passing for Temple, which trailed 20-0 and cut the deficit to one score with 8:37 to play but could get no closer. Temple will be without defensive back Cequan Jefferson, running back Jager Gardner and standout placekicker Austin Jones, all of whom suffered injuries in the past two outings.
ABOUT EAST CAROLINA (1-4, 1-1): The Pirates allowed 575 yards of offense to South Florida last week, lowering their season average to 614.8. “I really do think that the speed, the overall team speed of USF, put us on our heels when we shouldn’t have been,” East Carolina coach Scottie Montgomery told reporters. “We should have been much more aggressive." Temple will try to lessen the burden on the struggling Marchi by running the ball against the Pirates, who have yielded 297.6 rushing yards per game -- third-worst in the country.

EXTRA POINTS
1. East Carolina's average home attendance in three games is 39,609, which leads the American Athletic Conference
2. Temple has won three straight in the series, including last year's 37-10 victory in Philadelphia.
3. Marchi has a 42.6 percent completion percentage with 214 yards, six interceptions and one touchdown in conference play.

PREDICTION: East Carolina 35, Temple 30

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Trends - Temple at East Carolina

ATS Trends

Temple

Owls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Owls are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Owls are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games on grass. Owls are 26-9 ATS in their last 35 conference games. Owls are 23-9 ATS in their last 32 games following a ATS win. Owls are 36-16-1 ATS in their last 53 games in October. Owls are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

East Carolina

Pirates are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Pirates are 10-28 ATS in their last 38 games overall. Pirates are 8-23 ATS in their last 31 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Pirates are 6-18 ATS in their last 24 games following a ATS loss. Pirates are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. Pirates are 5-21 ATS in their last 26 conference games. Pirates are 5-22 ATS in their last 27 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Pirates are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Pirates are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in October. Pirates are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games on grass. Pirates are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Pirates are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Pirates are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games. Pirates are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends

Temple

Under is 4-0 in Owls last 4 games overall. Under is 4-0 in Owls last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 7-0 in Owls last 7 games on grass. Under is 7-0 in Owls last 7 conference games. Under is 10-1 in Owls last 11 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Owls last 7 games following a straight up loss. Under is 5-1 in Owls last 6 games following a ATS win. Under is 5-2 in Owls last 7 road games.

East Carolina

Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games overall. Over is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Under is 6-1 in Pirates last 7 games in October. Over is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 games following a straight up loss. Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 games following a ATS loss. Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 conference games. Over is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 games on grass. Over is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Pirates last 10 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Head to Head

• Owls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma


Preview: Iowa State at Oklahoma

Gracenote
Oct 5, 2017

Third-ranked Oklahoma will put the nation's longest active winning streak on the line Saturday afternoon when it hosts Iowa State. The Sooners have won 14 consecutive games, a streak that dates back 385 days to a 45-24 home loss to Ohio State on Sept. 17, 2016.

That's not the only streak that will be on the line for first-year Lincoln Riley's squad. Oklahoma has also won 17 consecutive Big 12 Conference games, has defeated Iowa State 18 straight times and has scored at least 30 points in each game of its current 14-game win streak. The Sooners and quarterback Baker Mayfield, one of the top candidates for the Heisman Trophy, have made no secret that their goal is to win a national championship so they can ill afford to get caught looking ahead to next week's Red River Rivalry showdown with Texas. "I think it goes back to having a championship mentality and understanding that every single game is important and that at the end of the year. They all count the same," Riley said. "We know what it takes to win this conference, and I think that's been big. And I think also, you've got to understand, at Oklahoma, you're going to get everybody's best shot."

TV: Noon, FOX. LINE: Oklahoma -28

ABOUT IOWA STATE (2-2, 0-1 Big 12): The Cyclones come in off a 17-7 home loss to Texas last Thursday night, a game in which they managed just 10 rushing yards and 256 total yards. No doubt much of the extra practice preparation for Saturday's contest centered around protecting quarterback Jacob Park who was sacked four times and was hit numerous other times while also throwing three interceptions. Park still ranks 15th in the NCAA in passing yards (295.2 yards per game) and has thrown nine touchdown passes, thanks in great part to senior All-American wide receiver Allen Lazard who has 24 receptions for 241 yards and three TDs despite constant double-teaming.

ABOUT OKLAHOMA (4-0, 1-0): Mayfield, who hasn't thrown an interception in his last six games dating back to last season, leads the nation in passing efficiency rating (228.3) and passing yards per attempt (13.2) and has thrown at least two touchdown passes in 17 consecutive games. The Sooners come in off a closer-than-expected 49-41 win at Baylor that saw OU roll up 625 yards with Mayfield completing 13-of-19 passes for 283 yards and three touchdowns. The defense, led by DE/LB Ogboonia Okoronkwo (4.5 sacks. 7.5 tackles for loss), has limited its first four opponents to an average of 198.5 passing yards and 19.5 points per outing.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Oklahoma hasn't lost to Iowa State since a 33-31 setback in 1990 in Norman and is 45-1-1 in its last 47 meetings with the Cyclones.

2. Iowa State has lost its last 20 games against ranked opponents dating back to a 37-23 victory at No. 15 TCU in 2012.

3. Iowa State is one of eight teams in the nation to not have lost a fumble this season.

PREDICTION: Oklahoma 56, Iowa State 14

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Trends - Iowa State at No. 3 Oklahoma

ATS Trends

Iowa State

Cyclones are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss. Cyclones are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Cyclones are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in October. Cyclones are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Cyclones are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games on grass. Cyclones are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Cyclones are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games overall. Cyclones are 16-35-2 ATS in their last 53 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Cyclones are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

Oklahoma

Sooners are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Sooners are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games. Sooners are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Sooners are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Sooners are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Sooners are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Sooners are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Sooners are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. Sooners are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in October. Sooners are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Sooners are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Sooners are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 conference games. Sooners are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Sooners are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends

Iowa State

Over is 6-1-1 in Cyclones last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Cyclones last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 8-2 in Cyclones last 10 games on grass. Over is 4-1 in Cyclones last 5 games following a ATS loss. Over is 4-1 in Cyclones last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 8-2 in Cyclones last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 16-5-1 in Cyclones last 22 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 10-4 in Cyclones last 14 games overall. Over is 10-4 in Cyclones last 14 conference games.

Oklahoma

Over is 4-1 in Sooners last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 12-4 in Sooners last 16 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 19-7 in Sooners last 26 games in October. Over is 19-7 in Sooners last 26 games following a ATS loss. Over is 5-2-1 in Sooners last 8 games following a bye week. Over is 5-2 in Sooners last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Sooners last 7 home games. Under is 5-2 in Sooners last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Sooners last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 21-9-1 in Sooners last 31 conference games. Over is 9-4-1 in Sooners last 14 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 13-6 in Sooners last 19 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Head to Head

• Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
• Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
• Cyclones are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
• Cyclones are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Oklahoma.

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana


Preview: Tulsa at Tulane

Gracenote
Oct 4, 2017

Tulane prides itself on being able to run the ball and should see the lanes open this week, when it hosts Tulsa on Saturday. The Golden Hurricane faced a similar offense in a home loss to Navy last week and are trying to avoid a four-game slide and sole possession of last place in the American Athletic Conference's West Division.

Tulsa is surrendering an average of 319.8 yards on the ground, the worst mark among FBS schools, and was gashed for 421 rushing yards in the 31-21 setback against the Midshipmen last week while playing with an injury-depleted group. “We have basically four guys that started the season that aren't out there, and then we got some backups to those guys that aren't out there," Golden Hurricane coach Philip Montgomery told reporters of his defense after the loss to Navy. "We've got a lot of young guys out there playing. I thought they played extremely well. Those guys up front, you look at the guys that are rotating in, and especially on the interior, I'm not sure the oldest one is not a true sophomore." The Green Wave will attack that defense with a rushing offense that averages 244.3 yards and has yet to lose at home after outlasting Army 21-17 in their last game on Sept. 23. Dontrell Hilliard posted his second straight 100-yard effort with 134 yards in the win and is averaging 5.8 yards per carry.

TV: 4 p.m. ET, ESPNU. LINE: Tulane -4.5

ABOUT TULSA (1-4): The Golden Hurricane might not be able to stop the run with their defense, but they can roll up yards on the ground with their offense. Tulsa's rushing attack is even better than Tulane's at an average of 295 yards and senior D'Angelo Brewer leads the way with 643 yards and six touchdowns. Quarterback Chad President only owns two passing TDs but ran in for five scores and leads the team with an average of 7.8 yards per carry.

ABOUT TULANE (2-2): The Green Wave got a week off after winning a bruising battle with Army and will try to get an offense that features five different players with at least 115 rushing yards on the season into gear after it topped out at 21 points in the last three games. Hilliard leads the way but fellow senior Sherman Baddie is becoming a big-play threat in the running game and is averaging 7.8 yards per carry. Baddie carried only twice in the win over Army but one was a 72-yard TD scamper that put Tulane in front at the half.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Tulane S Roderic Teamer is third in FBS with seven sacks.

2. The Green Wave have lost only two turnovers on the season.

3. Tulsa took the last three meetings in the series, including a 50-27 win last season.

PREDICTION: Tulane 24, Tulsa 21

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Trends - Tulsa at Tulane

ATS Trends

Tulsa

Golden Hurricane are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Golden Hurricane are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss. Golden Hurricane are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games. Golden Hurricane are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Golden Hurricane are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October. Golden Hurricane are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 conference games. Golden Hurricane are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Golden Hurricane are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Golden Hurricane are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Golden Hurricane are 8-17 ATS in their last 25 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Golden Hurricane are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a bye week.

Tulane

Green Wave are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. Green Wave are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Green Wave are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Green Wave are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Green Wave are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Green Wave are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Green Wave are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games in October. Green Wave are 10-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Green Wave are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a bye week. Green Wave are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Green Wave are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends

Tulsa

Over is 4-0 in Golden Hurricane last 4 games in October. Over is 6-1 in Golden Hurricane last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Golden Hurricane last 7 road games. Over is 10-3 in Golden Hurricane last 13 conference games. Over is 6-2 in Golden Hurricane last 8 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Golden Hurricane last 8 games following a ATS loss. Over is 24-9 in Golden Hurricane last 33 games on fieldturf. Over is 5-2 in Golden Hurricane last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 16-7 in Golden Hurricane last 23 games overall.

Tulane

Over is 7-0 in Green Wave last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0 in Green Wave last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-1-1 in Green Wave last 8 games following a bye week. Over is 4-1 in Green Wave last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Green Wave last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Green Wave last 5 conference games. Over is 6-2 in Green Wave last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

• Golden Hurricane are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 meetings.
• Favorite is 11-1 ATS in their last 12 meetings.
• Golden Hurricane are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Tulane.
• Home team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Ryan Field, Evanston, Illinois


Preview: Penn State at Northwestern

Gracenote
Oct 4, 2017

No. 4 Penn State will try to avoid a letdown before beginning the most difficult portion of its schedule when it visits Northwestern on Saturday for a Big Ten clash. Despite many displays of dominance during their perfect start, the Nittany Lions feel a need to improve in a few areas prior to a three-game gauntlet that includes a home matchup with No. 7 Michigan and visits to No. 9 Ohio State and Michigan State.

"It's the little things," coach James Franklin told reporters. "It's the details. It's the focus. It's the finishing. It's the straining. That's been my argument to the coaches, the trainers, the doctors and the players. If everybody can just get a little bit better, just 1 percent better, then that's going to add up." It would be hard to imagine Heisman Trophy favorite Saquon Barkley getting much better, as the junior leads the Big Ten in rushing (574 yards), ranks third in receiving (386) and is the top kick returner in the league, posting a 98-yard touchdown return in last week's 45-14 win over Indiana. Wildcats coach Pat Fitzgerald called Barkley "maybe the best player I've seen on tape" in a Monday press conference, and his team enters with the 11th-ranked rushing defense (145 yards per game) in the league. Northwestern, which dropped its Big Ten opener at Wisconsin 33-24 last Saturday, has won the last two meetings with Penn State - the most recent one coming at home in 2015.

TV: Noon ET, ABC. LINE: Penn State -14.5

ABOUT PENN STATE (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten): Trace McSorley leads the Big Ten in passing yards (1,352) and is tied for second in TDs with 12 after a 315-yard effort against the Hoosiers. Five different receivers have at least 10 receptions and 100 yards, including tight end Mike Gesicki, who left the Indiana win following a collision but is expected to see action Saturday. Kicker Tyler Davis is under the microscope after missing two more field goals last week to drop to 5-for-11 on the season.
ABOUT NORTHWESTERN (2-2, 0-1): Junior Clayton Thorson nearly led the Wildcats back in Madison last week with a pair of fourth-quarter TD passes, and he finished with a career-high 29 completions. Thorson had loads of support from the ground game last season when Justin Jackson led the Big Ten in rushing (1,524 yards), but the senior running back has been held to 25 yards or fewer in two of the first four games. "I thought we'd be much better running the football," Fitzgerald told reporters, adding that Jackson is feeling better this week after being dogged by a quadriceps injury.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Nittany Lions rank third in the Big Ten in sacks with 13 and Northwestern has allowed a league-high 15.

2. Penn State WR DaeSean Hamilton set a school record for career receptions last week and needs 80 yards to move past Derek Moye (2,395) and into fifth place on the program's all-time list.

3. Jackson ran for 186 yards - a career high at the time - in the 23-21 win over Penn State two years ago.

PREDICTION: Penn State 34, Northwestern 22

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Trends - No. 4 Penn State at Northwestern

Red - Hot trends are trends 80% or higher. Blue - Cold trends are trends 20% or lower.
ATS Trends

Penn State

Nittany Lions are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Nittany Lions are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October. Nittany Lions are 9-0-2 ATS in their last 11 games on grass. Nittany Lions are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 conference games. Nittany Lions are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win. Nittany Lions are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Nittany Lions are 12-2-2 ATS in their last 16 games overall. Nittany Lions are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Nittany Lions are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Nittany Lions are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Nittany Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Nittany Lions are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up win.

Northwestern

Wildcats are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in October. Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Wildcats are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 conference games. Wildcats are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Wildcats are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Wildcats are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Wildcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

OU Trends

Penn State

Over is 5-1 in Nittany Lions last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 8-3 in Nittany Lions last 11 road games. Under is 5-2 in Nittany Lions last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Northwestern

Under is 5-1 in Wildcats last 6 games following a ATS win. Under is 10-3-1 in Wildcats last 14 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Wildcats last 5 games following a straight up loss. Over is 5-2 in Wildcats last 7 games in October. Under is 5-2 in Wildcats last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 5-2-1 in Wildcats last 8 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 36-16-1 in Wildcats last 53 games on grass. Under is 26-12 in Wildcats last 38 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 34-16-1 in Wildcats last 51 home games.

Head to Head

• Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Northwestern.
• Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
• Nittany Lions are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
• Favorite is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
• Home team is 11-5 ATS in their last 16 meetings.

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Glass Bowl, Toledo, Ohio

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The Toledo Rockets are ranked 10 on offense, averaging 526.0 yards per game. The Rockets are averaging 189.0 yards rushing and 337.0 yards passing so far this season.
• The Eastern Michigan Eagles are ranked 99 on offense, averaging 357.2 yards per game. The Eagles are averaging 74.5 yards rushing and 282.8 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Toledo Rockets are 2-0 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 3-1 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Rockets are averaging 50.5 scoring, and holding teams to 32.0 points scored on defense.
• The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 1-1 while on the road this season, 0-1 against conference opponents and 2-1 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Eagles are averaging 18.0 scoring, and holding teams to 18.5 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Eastern Michigan at Toledo

ATS Trends

Eastern Michigan

Eagles are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Eagles are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Eagles are 8-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Eagles are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October. Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Eagles are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 road games. Eagles are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games on fieldturf. Eagles are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 conference games. Eagles are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win. Eagles are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.

Toledo

Rockets are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Rockets are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Rockets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Rockets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf. Rockets are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games following a bye week. Rockets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Rockets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Rockets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games. Rockets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Rockets are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.

OU Trends

Eastern Michigan

Under is 5-0 in Eagles last 5 games on fieldturf. Under is 5-0 in Eagles last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 4-0 in Eagles last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Eagles last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 games following a straight up loss. Under is 13-3 in Eagles last 16 games overall. Over is 8-2 in Eagles last 10 games following a bye week. Under is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games in October. Under is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 conference games. Over is 10-3 in Eagles last 13 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Eagles last 8 road games. Over is 10-4 in Eagles last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Toledo

Under is 6-0 in Rockets last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 6-0 in Rockets last 6 games following a straight up loss. Under is 10-2 in Rockets last 12 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Under is 4-1-1 in Rockets last 6 conference games. Under is 6-2 in Rockets last 8 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 11-4 in Rockets last 15 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 8-3 in Rockets last 11 games following a bye week. Under is 8-3 in Rockets last 11 games following a ATS loss.

Head to Head

• Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Toledo.
• Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
• Home team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
• Favorite is 12-3 ATS in their last 15 meetings.
• Eagles are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 meetings.
• Eagles are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 meetings in Toledo.

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, Kansas


Preview: Texas Tech at Kansas

Gracenote
Oct 4, 2017

Kansas knows what to expect from Texas Tech quarterback Nic Shimonek when the Red Raiders visit Saturday. The Jayhawks got a preview of Shimonek last year when he threw for four touchdowns in less than a half in relief of injured Patrick Mahomes.

Shimonek is now the Texas Tech starter and ranks second nationally with 394.5 passing yards to go with 12 touchdowns. "He's interesting because he escapes, he scrambles, he does some kind of chaotic things, but he always finds a receiver and he can get the ball thrown in some odd positions," Kansas coach David Beaty told the media. "Man, he's a handful." Shimonek's top target Keke Coutee is questionable after a knee injury knocked him out in the third quarter of last week's loss against Oklahoma State. Texas Tech is plus-7 in turnover margin -- ranked seventh nationally -- with 10 takeaways while the Jayhawks are at minus-5.

TV: Noon ET, FS1. LINE: Texas Tech -14.5.

ABOUT TEXAS TECH (3-1, 0-1 Big 12): Shimonek is completing 70.8 percent of his passes for 1,578 yards while Coutee (31 catches for 499 yards, four TDs) is second in the Big 12 in receiving yards per game. Four other receivers have at least 15 catches, including Cameron Batson's 25 receptions for 248 yards and Dylan Cantrell's 20 catches for 296 yards and three scores. Lineman Tony Jones has three of the Texas Tech takeaways - recovering two fumbles and an interception - for a defense allowing 30 points per game.

ABOUT KANSAS (1-3, 0-1): Sophomore Khalil Herbert (438 yards) has four rushing touchdowns in his last two games while moving up to the Big 12's second-leading rusher. Peyton Bender has thrown for 1,227 yards with seven interceptions and seven touchdowns -- including three to Steven Sims (team-high 16 catches for 298 yards). Linebacker Joe Dineen Jr. is second nationally with 13 tackles per game -- including nine tackles for loss -- while the Jayhawks give up 39.8 points and 482 yards.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Kansas is 10-of-12 on fourth-down conversions and 16-of-17 in the red zone.

2. WRs Ja'Deion High (four catches for 51 yards this season) and Antoine Wesley (four catches for 47 yards) filled in for the injured Coutee last week.

3. Texas Tech leads the series 17-1 and has won 10 straight against Kansas by an average of 19.2 points.

PREDICTION: Texas Tech 45, Kansas 27